Objectivity:

Daston and Galison chart the emergence of objectivity in the mid 19th century sciences and show how the concept differs from its alternatives, truth-to-nature and trained judgement. This is a story of lofty epistemic ideals fused with workaday practices in the making of scientific images.

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Main Authors: Daston, Lorraine 1951- (Author), Galison, Peter 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Zone Books 2007
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:Daston and Galison chart the emergence of objectivity in the mid 19th century sciences and show how the concept differs from its alternatives, truth-to-nature and trained judgement. This is a story of lofty epistemic ideals fused with workaday practices in the making of scientific images.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 419-481) and index
Physical Description:501 S. Ill., Kt. 24 cm

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